holidays 5

While things can get totally crazy during the holidays, I always enjoy sneaking in a date night or two where Orlando and I can. The lights, the spirit in the air, it just makes it a more romantic time in my opinion! I think I've mentioned this before, but we really never get tired of the old dinner and a movie routine. Watching a great flick is one of Orlando's favorite things to do, and the holidays are a GREAT time to go see some of the best films of the year.
This year I'm particularly excited to see La La Land with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. If you're not into musicals, do yoursel...

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hopefully by the time you're reading this your belly is full with delicious Christmas treats, your heart is happy with loved ones around you, and your wish list is empty now that you've found everything you wanted under the tree. I hope you and yours have a beautiful day today and always, remembering to thank God on Christmas and every day for the gift He's given YOU. Born is the King!
Thank you to Bambinos and Lauren Portrait Art for these photos of my girls with Santa! I'll always treasure these years when the magic of Christmas is alive and well in our home. Nee...

Christmas is right around the corner, and that means holiday parties are everywhere you turn! I love seeing friends old and new, celebrating big and little moments, and finding ways to make the season bright. My blogger bestie Tori of The sTORIbook and I are co-hosting an amazing event THIS Friday, December 11th, at Apricot Lane in the Village at Stone Oak, and I want YOU to join us! As if hanging out with us for an evening isn't enough (WINK), there will be giveaways, sales and discounts throughout the store, a manicure bar, eyeshadow bar, and homemade treats plus bubbly! Plus you can docu...

Since Orlando's been home doing rehab for his knee, we've had a few glorious weeks to spend with him. It just so happened those weeks fell over Thanksgiving, and perhaps just as important in my book, the weekend after Thanksgiving. In my family growing up, that was the time that we really dove in to the Christmas spirit. I'm talking my mom would start blaring the Christmas music the Friday after Thanksgiving at EIGHT IN THE MORNING and we were all forced to trudge downstairs and begin meticulously placing each ornament and holiday sentimental decoration exactly where it always goes in the...

Every once in awhile, an opportunity comes along through this blog that makes my heart happy. This particular event with C.I. Castro made my wallet happy as well, but we'll get to that in a minute. Cora was invited, along with several of her blogger baby friends, to strut the runway in gorgeous holiday dresses that make a mother beam and a dad cry. These gowns can typically be found in Dillard's, Macy's, and similar department stores, but who knew that they're manufactured right here in San Antonio?! We had the opportunity to tour the factory and see how they design each dress to suit a ...

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Haute in Texas is where savvy public relations meets passionate blogging influence. Owner Aquila Mendez-Valdez splits her time between the Haute in Texas blog and the Haute in Texas public relations consulting business. She writes on fashion, beauty, and motherhood, and helps her clients to achieve their business goals both online and in the community. We’re glad you’re here; come join us in the pursuit of the haute life.